February 2026

An excerpt from our CEO

Welcome Back and New Beginnings

As we commence another year at RIST, it gives me great pleasure to welcome our returning students back to their studies. Our returning students bring valuable experience and enthusiasm as they continue their journey towards their qualifications, and I’m equally excited to welcome our new students who are beginning their agricultural studies with us.

The energy on campus and across our national programs as students reconnect with peers and settle back into learning routines is palpable. These early weeks are crucial as our returning students build on last year’s foundations while our newcomers discover the breadth and depth of opportunities that agricultural education provides.

Strengthening Our Team

I extend a warm welcome to…

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